$3,279 to $3,291 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi-Samburu National Park
Nairobi-Samburu National Park
Your safari adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or the airport in Nairobi. After a short briefing from your professional driver-guide, depart for Samburu National Reserve, travelling north through the scenic landscapes of central Kenya. Enjoy the changing scenery along the way, passing through agricultural farmlands, local towns and the dramatic landscapes of the northern frontier. You will make a few stops along the way to stretch and enjoy the journey before arriving at your lodge or tented camp in time for lunch.
After checking in and enjoying some time to relax, head out for your first afternoon game drive in Samburu. This beautiful reserve is characterised by its semi-arid landscapes, rocky hills, open savannah and the Ewaso Nyiro River, which attracts a variety of wildlife. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras and the unique Samburu Special Five. Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Explore Samburu National Park
Explore Samburu National Park
After an early breakfast, set out for an exciting full-day safari experience in Samburu National Reserve. The reserve offers a completely different wildlife experience from the southern parks of Kenya, with several rare species that are not commonly found elsewhere in the country. During your game drives, look out for the Samburu Special Five: the Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Somali ostrich and Beisa oryx. These distinctive species are among the main highlights of visiting this remarkable reserve.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated location within the reserve before continuing with your afternoon exploration. Your experienced driver-guide will help you spot wildlife and share interesting information about the animals, their behaviour and the unique ecosystem of Samburu. Return to your camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Samburu Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Samburu-Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Samburu-Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Enjoy breakfast at your camp before checking out and departing for Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The drive takes you through changing landscapes, from the dry northern terrain of Samburu to the greener highlands and scenic countryside of central Kenya. Arrive at Ol Pejeta around lunchtime, check in at your accommodation and enjoy lunch before preparing for your afternoon adventure.
In the afternoon, head out for a game drive across the conservancy, one of Kenya's leading wildlife conservation destinations. Ol Pejeta is particularly renowned for its successful rhino conservation programme and is home to both black and white rhinos. You will also have opportunities to encounter elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes and other wildlife. Depending on your arrival time and the conservancy's operating arrangements, you may also visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, which provides a refuge for rescued chimpanzees. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Comfort Gardens Sweetwaters, Nanyuki
Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ol Pejeta-Lake Nakuru National Park
Ol Pejeta-Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, check out and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, travelling through the scenic landscapes of Kenya's central highlands and the Great Rift Valley. Along the way, enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and the escarpment before descending towards Nakuru. Arrive at your lodge around lunchtime, check in and enjoy your meal before heading out for an afternoon game drive.
Lake Nakuru National Park is one of Kenya's most celebrated wildlife destinations, particularly known for its rhino conservation efforts and diverse birdlife. The park is home to both black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, waterbucks, zebras and several other wildlife species. You may also spot lions and leopards during your exploration. Depending on the lake's water levels and prevailing conditions, you may encounter flamingos and other waterbirds along the shoreline. After an enjoyable afternoon exploring the park, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Nakuru-Masai Mara National Park
Lake Nakuru-Masai Mara National Park
Enjoy breakfast at your lodge before checking out and departing for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. The journey takes you through the spectacular Great Rift Valley landscapes and the agricultural highlands towards Narok, the main gateway to the Mara region. Along the way, enjoy views of the countryside and traditional Maasai homesteads as you approach the reserve.
Arrive at your camp in time for lunch, check in and enjoy some time to relax before heading out for your first afternoon game drive in the Maasai Mara. Famous for its vast open grasslands, abundant wildlife and exceptional predator sightings, the reserve offers some of the finest safari experiences in Africa. During your game drive, look out for elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests and other wildlife roaming freely across the plains. Your driver-guide will help you explore promising wildlife areas before returning to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Full Day in Masai Mara National Park
Full Day in Masai Mara National Park
After an early breakfast, depart for a full day of wildlife exploration in the magnificent Maasai Mara National Reserve. With its remarkable concentration of wildlife, the Mara offers excellent opportunities to encounter the Big Five, including lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes and rhinos. The reserve is also famous for its large populations of cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests and various antelope species.
Spend the day exploring different sections of the reserve with your experienced driver-guide, following wildlife sightings and discovering the diverse habitats that make the Mara such an exceptional safari destination. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated picnic site within the reserve, allowing you to maximise your time in the wilderness. Continue with your afternoon game drive before returning to your accommodation in the evening. Enjoy dinner and relax as you reflect on the day's exciting wildlife encounters.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Another Full Day in Masai Mara National Park
Another Full Day in Masai Mara National Park
Wake up to another beautiful morning in the African wilderness and enjoy breakfast before setting out for another day of game viewing in the Maasai Mara. Having an additional full day in the reserve allows you to explore different areas and spend more time searching for wildlife that you may not have encountered during the previous game drives.
You may opt to begin the day with an optional hot-air balloon safari, offering a breathtaking aerial perspective of the Mara's expansive plains as the sun rises over the landscape. The experience is traditionally followed by a champagne-style bush breakfast in the wilderness. Alternatively, enjoy a morning game drive with your guide, exploring the reserve's diverse habitats and searching for its resident wildlife. After lunch, continue with an afternoon game drive, taking in the beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife before returning to camp for dinner and your final overnight stay in the Maasai Mara.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Masai Mara-Nairobi
Masai Mara-Nairobi
After breakfast, check out of your camp and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy the scenic drive through the Maasai countryside, passing through Narok and the beautiful landscapes of the Great Rift Valley. There will be opportunities for brief stops along the way to stretch and enjoy the scenery before continuing towards the city.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and proceed with a drop-off at your hotel, residence or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your memorable 8-day Kenya safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
